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Food Lion completes renovations at 167 North Carolina and Virginia stores
Food Lion has finished a $365 million campaign to upgrade supermarkets it operates in North Carolina and Virginia, the grocery chain announced Monday. The Ahold Delhaize-owned chain plans to hold ribbon-cuttings at 167 refreshed stores in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, as well as the greater Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, area on Wednesday.
NC Department of Motor Vehicles training bus drivers on new fleet ahead of school year
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) – The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is getting bus drivers ready to be on the roads and keep students safe this school year. For the first time ever, the department has three of its own buses to train on. Previously, NCDMV officials had to use buses from districts to train drivers and work on the district’s schedule.
Driver's education backlog in NC under review Tuesday
The driver's education backlog in North Carolina has been an ongoing issue for years. WRAL News has been staying on top of this issue for student drivers. On Tuesday morning, state education leaders will receive an update on the status of driver's education. WRAL News spoke with Athens Drive High...
NC legislative leaders and the inevitable temptations of power
In an acceptance speech he delivered in 1991 at a Copenhagen awards ceremony honoring his contributions to European civilization, Vaclav Havel – a poet and playwright who had risen from Soviet-era dissident to become president of what was then still known as Czechoslovakia – used the opportunity to hold forth on the temptations of political […]
North Carolina Weather: Cooler Air Ushers in a Taste of Fall This Week
Wilmington, NC – North Carolina residents can expect a significant change in the weather pattern as cooler, drier air moves in today, bringing a welcome relief from the summer heat. Highs are forecasted to reach the mid-80s across much of the state, with Wilmington and Florence both expecting temperatures of 85°F, while Lumberton and Myrtle Beach will hover around 84°F.
Why Iowa, NC State & Other 2024 Teams Could Surprise in CFP
The college football landscape is shifting with the introduction of a 12-team playoff format for the 2024 season. Six teams are identified as potential surprise contenders based on their schedules and circumstances: Iowa, NC State, Kansas, Missouri, UTSA, and Fresno State. Each team has favorable matchups or returning talent that could propel them into playoff contention, despite some challenges along the way. This analysis delves into each program's unique context, assessing their chances of capitalizing on their respective schedules, particularly within the competitive Power 4 and Group of 5 frameworks.
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
Working Wheels Celebrates Ten Years of Service to WNC
Working Wheels, a locally based non-profit that provides affordable, reliable transportation for local families in need, is celebrating ten years of work in Western North Carolina. On Thursday, August 8th, the Working Wheels organization celebrated with donors, clients, employees, board members, and partners at the New Belgium Brewhouse. Over 200...
Emmy Williams Selected as ASID Fellow
The American Society of Interior Designs has chosen Emmy Knott Williams, ASID, NCIDQ, NC RID, as a member of its ASID College of Fellows. This recognition, the highest bestowed by ASID, is awarded to less than 1 percent of its members. It celebrates those who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing the design profession.
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